“We will be giving an official statement tomorrow,” the executive said, so expect an update during the Europe and US business hours overlap.

Schrieber’s comment followed a statement from Mike Nielsen in an interview with Danish newspaper Børsen, in which the Interceptor partner is listed as Apogee Software and 3D Realms’ new CEO.

“With this acquisition, we aim to strengthen 3D Realms and protect the legend that it is. The brand itself is very valuable, and we want to ensure the survival and return to the level at which it is renowned,” he said.

Although best known these days for Duke Nukem, 3D Realms was founded in 1987 and is also responsible for Commander Keen, Rise of the Triad and Shadow Warrior, among others. In addition to its own properties, which it has shown a willingness to license to companies like Devolver Digital and Interceptor, it is fondly remembered as an important 1990′s publisher under its former name Apogee Software, mainly for bringing us Wolfenstein 3D.

Key Players

Meanwhile, new owner Interceptor is a Danish indie dating back to 2010. Its first project was Duke Nukem 3D: Reloaded, a fan remake, and its first major commercial release was last year’s Rise of the Triad.